How can i tell if my wisdom teeth are coming out or if it's just a tooth ache?

You can't: That is a job for a dentist. Go tro the dentist. Do not try to be your own dentist. If you have pain on hot or cold or chewing that indicates toothache pain. If the back of your jaw is painful that is the erupting third molar. In any case, you need treatment. Remember, pain is the body warning you that you need professional care. Do not ignore your pain.F seek help now!

Referred pain : Can be confusing sometimes. Your dentist will do a pulp test by doing a percussion, cold, or hot test to identify the offending tooth - and diagnose the condition of the nerve from the area of discomfort.

Wisdom Toothache: It is hard to tell unless there is swelling around the area of the erupting tooth. Don't wait till you are dying of pain. Go find a dentist where you live or work if it is closer and get the pain problem resolved. Many times pain in the mouth projects itself on a different area away from where the problem is. You may have a large cavity on a upper molar, but you feel pain in the lower molar area.